Surprise Termites in Donvale
Donvale is a pleasant leafy suburb. But less leafy than in the past, since until the 1960’s it was an orchard area. Today’s leafy trees tend to be 20-30 year…
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Bookworms in Seaford
Our client in Seaford, on the Mornington peninsula, opened a box of old books that had been stored since they moved from their last house. He was surprised to see…
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Specialist Termite Control – Victorian Pest Manager of the Year 2016!
VICTORIAN AWARD WINNER – PEST MANAGER OF THE YEAR – OUR THIRD AWARD IN THREE YEARS! Specialist Termite Control are delighted to announce being awarded the AEPMA Pest Manager of…
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Which is the best termite protection?
Which is the the best termite protection? It’s a pretty common question – “Which is the best termite protection?” The problem is, there is no easy answer – it depends.…
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How do termite treatments to the soil protect my home?
There are two main termite management systems used to protect buildings from termite attack 1) Application of termite treatment to the soil around and under buildings 2) Installation of a termite…
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A Health check for your home
Most people have their car serviced every 6 months or so. Visits to the GP are recommended at least once a year, even for those “who never get sick”. But…
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‘BUILD-OUT’ TERMITES BY ‘BUILDING-IN’ PROTECTION
Do you remember when it was routine to spray for termites before pouring a slab? It was only 20 years ago- but how things have changed in the area of…
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NATIONAL AWARD WINNER – SPECIALIST OF THE YEAR – TWO YEARS RUNNING!
We are delighted to announce being awarded the AEPMA Pest Manager of the Year national award for 2015 as the NATIONAL SPECIALIST. The award was presented to Robert Boschma (director)…
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The Next Big Move In The Termite Industry – Altriset
Every now and then there are some really important moves in our industry, in 1994 it was the banning of organochlorines which included products such as Dieldrin and Aldrin (carcinogens).…
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Look Closer – Can you see the termite entry point!
If you look at the corner of between the brick pier and the footing wall of this typical brick veneer in Greensborough you can make out a 2cm wide by…
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Flying Termites in Ivanhoe, Melbourne
Termites are predominately a subterranean species but just like most colony organisms each member of the colony has a role to play. In the video you can see an example…
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Termites Entering House Through Stump
Concealed termite entry points are a common way for termites to get into your home. This shows termites (Nasutitermes spp) in a timber stump which was being used to enter a…
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